Exponential innovation for the MENA region

In a nutshell

Strategic innovation advisory for the next generation digital x physical world, based in Dubai

Next Gen Innovation

The pace and scale of change we're experiencing in 2024 is completely unprecedented. The teams and skillsets that got you where you are now, are not enough for the changes we face going forward. We'll help you build what you need for the future

The Thinking and the Doing

With both Partner level global strategy consultancy experience, and from founding our own ventures, Ibtikar brings you expertise not only with world-class rigourous thinking, but also the real life lessons from actually making innovation happen

Exponential Technology

Generative AI, web3 and new 3D digital worlds are sending shockwaves through organisations. We've been working with all three for a while already so we can help you understand what it all means and how to build teams to harness these amazing new opportunities before your competitors do!




Ibtikar provides advisory services for developing your initial thinking and strategy in workshops and with short engagements, through to designing, setting up, launching and running major programmes. We can also work on a one-to-one basis, or with small groups of senior leaders to take you through the nuances of new exponential technology enabled change in coaching type sessions

The question of how to integrate generative AI into your organisation is a key topic right now. Is a structured holistic approach the right one for you, or a top down locally sponsored approach or even a managed but emergent approach? We have a new service offering specifically for this challange - the Innovator-in-Residence. One of our experts will join you onsite on a one day a week, or 2-4 days per month basis to serve as a mentor, teacher, orchestrator and coordinator to accelerate your GenAI capability and integration

Get in touch with us today to take you through what each of these options requires and how it can 10x productivity in your organisation



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Update Oct-2024

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